Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in West Suburbs

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Atwater's in The Herrington

4.8

4.8 (1354)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Geneva

About the restaurant

Atwater's is a waterfront, intimate, fine dining experience in Geneva, IL. Our Executive Chef locally sources our menu and creates classical dishes with a modern touch. Our seasonal menu offers recipes that are nuanced to include ingredients that are at their peak of freshness. Atwater's offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. Enjoy beautiful water and courtyard views, private dining space, and al fresco dining on our patio in season. Atwater's offers afternoon tea quarterly. We are nestled within The Herrington Inn, which is also a wedding venue, boutique hotel, spa, and corporate meeting venue. Open to the public and hotel guests, 365 days.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Great as usual, lunch and service. Restaurant was decorated for the holidays.

Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn

4.9

4.9 (338)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Glen Ellyn

About the restaurant

Welcome to our classroom! Waterleaf, located in College of DuPage’s Culinary & Hospitality Center, is a dining experience that offers real-life training to Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality students. Patrons will enjoy menus utilizing fresh regional and seasonal ingredients prepared by Culinary & Pastry students as well as attentive service from our student servers.
Limited seating is available at each event and reservations are required. Reservations may be made until an event is sold out. For parties of 6 or more, please call us directly at 630-942-2284.

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Diana

Dined on 14 Nov 2024

The food was excellent as usual. Especially loved the broccoli soup. Our server Gwendolyn was exceptional and very attentive. My friends and I love this place! Can’t wait until we go back again.

Hardware

4.8

4.8 (3758)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Aurora

About the restaurant

Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent Great selection of beers including NA beers. The bartender was excellent too.

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4.6

4.6 (261)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Geneva

About the restaurant

The Walrus Room is a supper club of sorts . A premier fine dining experience in downtown Geneva. From fresh seafood and locally farmed produce to heritage breed pork and prime beef. The Walrus room presents an eclectic seasonal menu along with fantastic one of a kind cocktails, local craft beer options and a carefully curated wine selection. Come enjoy the intimate atmosphere and experience service that is second to none in the Fox Valley. Whether celebrating with friends and family or out for a date night, The Walrus Room delivers with great food, drinks service and atmosphere.

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Laura

Dined 4 days ago

Whenever I visit family in the area, we always dine here. It is always a delight. The cocktails are very old school and fabulous.

Dolce Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (545)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Westmont

About the restaurant

Patio is based upon availability. Simple, Rustic, yet Refined, anything but typical. Walk into Dolce and you're welcomed by the aromas from the open kitchen. You might notice the music, its contemporary, it's rock & roll, R&B, or soul. You'll definitely notice the wines, displayed on the wall like works of art. There are no white table cloths, no dabbing the corners of your mouth, no pomp, but lots of circumstance. And perhaps the only reason you noticed the aforementioned is because you haven't tasted our food. That's when the music fades into the background.
Our house chefs are proud to be 'dismantling' the dining experience, replacing it with a sophisticated yet relaxed evening that doesn't break the bank. It's the best of both worlds, yet the food is our finest accomplishment to date. Inspired by whats great with a deep appreciation for each ingredient; grown local sustainable farms, or produced and harvested by like-minded individuals. Dolce is rarely the same place twice.

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BobVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was outstanding, except for our waiter. He was not attentive to our table, impersonal and had no idea of who ordered what. The restaurant was either short staffed or our waiter just didn’t do a very good job.

Parkers' Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (4259)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downers Grove

About the restaurant

The Very Best of Land & Sea. Zagat Rated and a four-time recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence award, Parkers’ is a full service restaurant and bar serving lunch, Sunday brunch, dinner, and private functions. We are open for lunch Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday brunch 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and for Dinner on Sunday - Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, & Friday - Saturday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Great happy hour specials in the lounge, Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Live music in the lounge, Wednesday - Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Saturday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Our Crooners Thursday series features Lenny Capp, Randy McCallister, & Gary Ward. If New Orleans inspired food & jazz are more your style, come see McCrackin's Oysters and the Fred Cantu Dixieland Trio during during Sunday Brunch.

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TomVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Parker’s is always on top of their game. Our server Stephanie did a very fine job! Everything we ordered from apps(beef carpaccio and calamari) to desserts were very good. The bar and restaurant were very busy but the servers and staff handled it seamlessly.

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Modern Plate Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (64)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Elmhurst

About the restaurant

Welcome to Modern Plate Elmhurst, the ultimate destination for a unique dining experience in Elmhurst, Il. At our restaurant-bar, you’ll not only indulge in exquisite flavors but also enjoy top-notch entertainment and exciting events. Our team of culinary experts takes pride in crafting flavors in motion, providing a culinary experience like no other.

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Meghan

Dined 1 day ago

Great vibe, excellent food, excellent service! We really enjoyed our meal from start to finish! Had pork belly bites for an appetizer and a giant s’mores cookie sundae for dessert. Would certainly come back.

Glen Prairie

4.3

4.3 (1732)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Glen Ellyn

About the restaurant

With the intent to respect the environment and promote environmentally sustainable practices, Glen Prairie Fine Food & Drink (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.), is a local farm sourced fine dining restaurant with contemporary American cuisine. The cuisine emphasizes hearty meat, pasta and seasonal dishes utilizing meats, poultry and produce farmed locally or from across the country from farms practicing sustainable farming methods and celebrates the joys of artisanal cooking. Even the takeout containers are compostable and made from sugarcane rather than petroleum based plastics.

Glen Prairie’s menu is designed to emphasize seasonal ingredients to showcase a variety of American flavors. The restaurant team shops local farmers' markets several times a week to source fresh ingredients.

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PatVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food - love the many GF options. Staff is very careful about food allergies.

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Rainbow Trout

Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar

4.5

4.5 (3490)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wheaton

About the restaurant

We are ready to serve everyones tastes! Smaller plates of grilled octopus, cheese/charcuterie, tuna crudo, plus seasonal dishes; entrees of homemade pastas, steak, seafood, chicken and pork. Unwind in our large cozy bar with craft cocktails and tap beers or enjoy a more serene meal in the dining room. Adelles Modern Kitchen+Bar has a stylish, comfortable atmosphere, modern decor; cozy fireplaces. And seasonally, THE BEST OUTDOOR dining in the area!
The menu features eclectic global bistro fare, reflecting our commitment to new interpretations of fresh, delicious cuisine. Our chef, John Saccomando is an experienced foodie; who puts boundless energy and enthusiasm into creating our menu! ADELLES...IS PROUDLY A SCRATCH KITCHEN where everything is made in house from fresh ingredients free of preservatives, chemicals and additives!
VOTED TOP 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants In the US 2017.
https://www.opentable.com/m/best-alfresco-dining-restaurants-in-america/

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TerriVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our service was wonderful. Our server was very attentive without feeling rushed. Tried some new veggie appetizers that were delicious. Great night out with friends.

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Christmas Eve at Adelle's

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Hello 2025 at Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar

Kona Grill - Oakbrook

4.2

4.2 (3743)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Oak Brook

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kona Grill in Oak Brook Promenade, conveniently located between the Oak Brook and Yorktown Center malls. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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JaniceVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

We went to Kona Grill for lunch. My husband and I were in the mood for sushi. We both had the sushi/salad combination, which was a fantastic value. The Asian salad had the right amount of crunch and flavor. The crunchy spicy tuna roll and nigiri were delicious. Tan, our server, was wonderful and patient. We had a coupon/gift card and he took care of everything. Bought gift cards because there was a superb deal if you buy $100, you get $50 bonus. Can’t wait to go back for Happy Hour or brunch .

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